Minnesota West Community And Technical College

Minnesota West Community & Technical College is located in Pipestone, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1997. The college was formed by merging Worthington Community College, established in 1936, and Southwestern Technical College. At present, the college also operates four other campuses in Granite Falls, Canby, Jackson, and Worthington.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College offers career oriented certificates and diplomas in numerous professional and technical areas, and associate degrees in science, arts, and applied science. In addition to education, the college is committed towards athletic excellence and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and Minnesota College Athletic Conference. Its athletic team is known as the Bluejays.

Campus Location

1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
USA
Main Tel: (320) 564-4511
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Minnesota West Community And Technical College Highlights

Where Minnesota West Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	497	18
Associate	314	28
1-2 year certificate	262	23
2-4 year degree	36	4

Minnesota West Students

The student enrollment at Minnesota West was 2,943 in 2007 (1,933 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,694
Room and board	$ 4,248
Books and supplies	$ 1,050
Other	$ 3,908

Financial Aid: Minnesota West participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Minnesota West:

School	Location	Enrollment
South Central College	North Mankato, MN	3,639
Ridgewater College	Willmar, MN	4,177
Northland Community and Technical College	Thief River Falls, MN	4,027
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College	Fennimore, WI	2,549
Walla Walla Community College	Walla Walla, WA	4,600
Lakeshore Technical College	Cleveland, WI	2,727
Northeast Community College	Norfolk, NE	5,149
Rend Lake College	Ina, IL	4,821
Trinidad State Junior College	Trinidad, CO	1,760
Morgan Community College	Fort Morgan, CO	1,748

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		72
Without tenure; working toward tenure		13

Housing and Meals

Minnesota West provides on-campus housing for 76 of its 1,933 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (76 awarded)

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Production Operations
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 awarded)

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (100 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Electrician
Lineworker
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (21 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services

LIBERAL ARTS (98 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (66 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (553 awarded)

Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (4 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation